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Nassau County · Garden City

Mental Health & Behavioral Health Transportation in Garden City, NY

DachiPlus provides mental health & behavioral health transportation from Garden City throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. We regularly transport patients from Garden City to Nassau University Medical Center and NYU Langone Hospital — Long Island (Winthrop). Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.

Getting to mental health appointments consistently is one of the biggest barriers to treatment success. DachiPlus provides discreet, judgment-free transportation to outpatient therapy, psychiatry, methadone maintenance programs, substance use treatment centers, and partial hospitalization programs (PHP/IOP) across Long Island. Medicaid covers most behavioral health transportation — members can book through MAS at no cost. Same-day and recurring scheduling available.

For patients in Garden City, DachiPlus provides dependable mental health transport. From Garden City, that usually means trips to Mercy Medical Center, Mental Health Association of Nassau County (Hempstead) and Mercy Behavioral Health (Rockville Centre), roughly 5 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.

In Garden City, mental health transport most often serves those in substance use recovery attending group or individual treatment and patients transitioning from inpatient psychiatric care to outpatient treatment for a community of about 22,368 residents. Every trip includes recurring daily or weekly scheduling available.

Pickup area
Garden City, NY 11530
Nearest behavioral health center
Mercy Medical Center · ~5 min
Frequent destinations
3
County
Nassau County
Availability
Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM

Travel times from Garden City

How long does it take to reach nearby medical facilities?

NYU Langone Hospital — Long Island ~10 min
Nassau University Medical Center ~12 min
Franklin Hospital ~15 min
St. Francis Hospital ~18 min

Estimated under normal traffic. DachiPlus schedules pickups to account for variable travel times.

Before your ride from Garden City

A checklist for patients & caregivers

A little preparation makes every trip smoother.

  • Have your Medicaid CIN ready — behavioral health transport is covered under NY Medicaid
  • Provide the clinic or therapist address, suite number, and appointment time
  • For daily methadone transport, ask MAS to set up a standing order — one call covers recurring trips
  • Let us know if the appointment is time-sensitive (some programs have strict arrival windows)
  • For PHP/IOP programs, confirm the program hours and expected pickup time for the return trip
  • Call us if your schedule changes — recurring behavioral health appointments can be updated in advance

Garden City — local question

Can DachiPlus provide medical transportation from Garden City to Nassau University Medical Center?

Yes — Nassau University Medical Center is approximately 12 minutes from Garden City, and DachiPlus serves this route for dialysis, outpatient appointments, and hospital discharge. Garden City is also within easy reach of NYU Langone Long Island. Call (516) 754-7777 or MAS at 1-844-666-6270.

Medicaid (via MAS)

Request DachiPlus through MAS

Medicaid riders in New York book transportation through Medical Answering Services (MAS). Call MAS and ask for DachiPlus by name.

Private Pay & Insurance

Book a ride directly

Pay with credit card, HSA/FSA, Medicare Advantage benefits, workers' comp, no-fault auto, or long-term care insurance. Get a same-day quote.

FAQ

Mental Health Transport from Garden City — common questions

Where does DachiPlus take Garden City patients for mental health transport?

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From Garden City, DachiPlus most often transports to Mercy Medical Center, Mental Health Association of Nassau County (Hempstead) and Mercy Behavioral Health (Rockville Centre); the nearest behavioral health center is about 5 minutes away. We also reach any other medical destination across Long Island or New York City you need.

How do I book mental health transport from Garden City with Medicaid?

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Medicaid members in Garden City call MAS at 1-844-666-6270, ask for DachiPlus, and give your appointment details. Have your Medicaid ID and the destination address ready.

How much does mental health transport from Garden City cost?

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For Medicaid members, mental health transport from Garden City is no cost through MAS. For private pay, the cost depends on the destination and vehicle type — call (516) 754-7777 for a quote.